Month: September 2015

This Friday the 18 of September 2015, the Senior Divisional Officer for Ngoketunjia chaired a divisional administrative coordination meeting at the Ndop Council chambers bringing together all divisional service heads. During the meeting, divisional delegates were given the chance to present papers on their activities spanning June and September 2015. Speaking, the divisional delegate of Basic Education for Ngoketunjia Mr. Ghogomu Daniel Nchia regretted what he termed “nonchalant” attitude of subordinates citing the inspector of Basic Education, Ndop Central for dealing directly with the mayor of Ndop council and other politicians such as the member of parliament without his knowledge.

THE S.D.O AND ENTOURAGE ARRIVES FOR THE MEETING AND PAYS HOMAGE TO THE STATE

At the end of the meeting, the S.D.O instructed Divisional service heads to be punctual, assiduous and effectively present at the respective services. On the increasing insecurity threats caused by the Boko Haram’s insurgency, the administrator cautioned all divisional service heads to use surveillance cameras at their services to guard against strangers and to denounce all strangers.

The Mayor of Babessi Council has donated some items to victims of recent floods in Baba I Village. The items include Mattresses, Blankets, Vegetable Oil, Rice, Salt, Savon, Exercise Books, Pens and Pencils. Speaking to the press, the mayor revealed that he could not sit and watch his people in agony only waiting for the Government, reason why he thought it necessary to give them some basic items.

SOME ITEMS DONATED BY MAYOR CHOH ISAH BUBA OF BABESSI COUNCIL TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN BABA I VILLAGE

FOOD ITEMS DONATED BY THE MAYOR OF BABESSI COUNCIL

BLANKETS

MAYOR CHOH ISAH BUBA

The victims three days after the incident are still in grieve and to them it appears as a dream given that they have never experienced such a thing before. Speaking to ngoketunjiaonline, one of the victims revealed how she almost drowned given that the water outburst took them by surprise. She recounted how she swam before surviving and only by the special Grace of God.

BABA I FLOOD VICTIM

COMPOUND OF A FLOOD VICTIM IN BABA I, THREE DAYS AFTER THE FLOODS

Another victim also recounted how she lost “ngangi” money which she was keeping in the house. To her, the rain and the floods and every other thing is a dream and she can not wait to get up from sleep.

BABA I FLOOD VICTIM

Reacting to the donations by the Mayor of Babessi council, the Fon of Baba I, Fue Kemshi II said it was very timely and will help the victims as they try to adapt to a new life. To the Fon “Well I think this is first of it’s kind, we have never experienced such thing in this village and it’s shocking for every other person around, especially the villagers. Though we have taken measures that neighbors who are not affected should help those affected. The mayor has reacted very promptly and I want to thank him sincerely for that. That it is a good gesture, we will keep managing the situation, the village has already formed a commission for that, what ever elites will bring in will be shared to every individual that is affected”.

Fon Fue Kemshi II has been visiting the affected area on daily basis since the incident took place. He actively took part in a community work Tuesday 15, September that brought together villagers from the entire village, well wishers and sympathizers aimed at preventing future floods in the area.

Late Tantoh Amos was a business man who lived in Britain and hails from Bambalang Village of Ndop Central Sub Division, Ngoketunjia Division, North West Region. He will be remembered in Bambalang and the region at large as one of the richest men in his generation. He was popularly known as “Tantoh-Sha’a” in Bambalang and succeeded in putting smiles on many faces before his demise.

TANTO AMOS (LATE)

Tantoh Amos is widely known especially when he made it clear that anyone with any problem could call him for assistance. This many did and he assisted by constructing houses for them, donating hospital equipments, school materials, money and many other items. Once in Bambalang and approaching the market square, one can clearly notice houses constructed by Tantoh Amos for not only his relatives but others. Tantoh-Sha’a is reported to have died last May 10, 2015 (family sources) in Britain where he spend almost his entire life.

TANTOH AMOS MORTAL REMAINS BEING TAKEN OUT OF THE BAMENDA REGIONAL HOSPITAL.

He mortal remains arrived Cameroon on the 10th of September 2015 and taken to the Bamenda Regional hospital mortuary before being conveyed to Bambalang on the 12th of September for Burial.

LYING IN STATE OF HIS MORTAL REMAINS (BAMBALANG VILLAGE)

LYING IN STATE OF HIS MORTAL REMAINS (BAMBALANG VILLAGE)

After paying of last respect by Family members, friends and sympathizers, He was finally laid to rest in his compound, Bambalang Village of Ndop Central Sub Division.

TANTOH-SHA’A ON HIS LAST JOURNEY

My Bible says “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.” Tantoh-sha’a has eaten from the sweat of his brow and is returning to where he came, May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Heavy rains on Sunday afternoon caused floods in Baba I village of Babessi Sub Sub Division, Ngoketunjia Division. According to inhabitants of the affected area, floods have never occurred in the area and this is a big surprise to them.

INHABITANTS OF A HOUSEHOLD PICKING THEIR DEBRIS

At the scene, Administrators of Babessi Sub Division, The traditional ruler of Baba I village and elites were all on hand to have a first hand appraisal of the situation. Speaking to ngoketunjiaonline, some of the affected families revealed that they are desperately in need of a place to stay.

DJO-KOUONG-MPIMB PIERRE CELESTIN, A.D.O FOR BABESSI TAKING HIS NOTES UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYES OF SOME ELITES INCLUDING HON. YOYO

After evaluating the damage caused the A.D.O revealed to ngoketunjiaonline that over 30 homes were affected and more than 20 houses reduced to rubbles. He further revealed that he was on the field on instructions from his hierarchy to access the damage caused. He however advised the affected population to write their reports, take snapshots and forward in-view of eminent government actions. The administrator went round all the affected houses.

A.D.O FOR BABESSI SUB DIVISION, HAVING A FEEL OF THE SITUATION

The damages caused are enormous and unthinkable in this century. Houses reduced within a twinkle of an eye while the population could only watch in dismay.

SOME OF THE HOUSES REDUCED BY FLOODS IN BABA I VILLAGE OF BABESSI SUB DIVISION

Speaking to ngoketunjiaonline the Fon of Baba I revealed the the floods were caused by the poor construction of the road in Baba I by a road construction company (name withheld). According to the traditional ruler, “I think the damage is enormous and you yourself have seen what has happened here in Baba I, it has created a lot of problems for people, you see people leaving their homes to an unknown place. We are thinking of how to rehabilitate them in other people’s houses. This is due to poor drainage system, when they were constructing the road, we tried to give advice to the company but they said they had their technicians to do it. Before they left, we already started complaining that this will happen. Now it’s happening when they are no long here. I think this is government’s place to decide on what to do with them”. Fon Fue Kemshi II of Baba I, accompanied his subjects to the area.

AN ASTONISHED AND DEVASTATED FON FUE KEMSHI II, WATCHING ON AS HIS SUBJECTS ARE IN AGONY

As it happened, due to heavy rains Sunday 13, September 2015, houses were flooded and valuable destroyed.

FLOODS AS IT HAPPENED IN BABA I VILLAGE

As at press time, the inhabitants of Quebessi quarter in Baba I village are yearning for assistance from the Government, People of Good Will and Elites of the North West Region.

The burial program of late Tantoh Amos was made public this Wednesday in Ndop over Stone FM Radio. According to the program;

Thursday 10, September 2015: Arrival of mortal remains at the Douala International Airport, from Britain and conveyance to Bamenda Regional Hospital Mortuary.

Friday 11, September 2015: Wake keep without corps at the family compound in Bambalang.

Saturday 12, September 2015: Removal of mortal remains from the Bamenda Regional hospital and conveyed to Bambalang for burial rights at his compound. Departure of mourners and end of ceremony.

WE SHOULD ALWAYS REMEMBER “TANTOH-SHA’A” IN OUR PRAYERS

Late Tantoh Amos was a business man who lived in Britain and hails from Bambalang Village of Ndop Central Sub Division, Ngoketunjia Division, North West Region. He will be remember in Bambalang and the region at large as one of the richest men in his generation. He was popularly known as “Tantoh-Sha’a” in Bambalang and succeeded in putting smiles on many faces before his demise.

Going by the announcement, he died in Britain on the 10, May 2015 after a brief illness. He leaves behind, a mother, wives and children to mourn him.

On behalf of the editorial team of ngoketunjiaonline, we extend our heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family and May his soul rest in peace.

Sunday September 06, at the Ndop municipal stadium the Bamessing students’ union defeated Bamali students’ union by 2-1 to lift the Peace and Unity Trophy for Ndop Central Sub Division. The Peace and Unity Trophy was donated by Hon. Njingum Musa, member of Parliament for Ngoketunjia North Constituency and “Questor” at the national assembly of Cameroon to be competed for in all the three different sub divisions that make up Ngoketunjia. He used the competition to preach the message of Love, Peace and Unity as prerequisites for meaningful development in Ngoketunjia Division. According to the Honourable gentleman, “There can no development or progress without unity, no unity without peace and no peace without love”.

HON. NJINGUM MUSA

Despite the heavy downpour, people still turnout in their numbers to watch beautiful football between Bamessing Students’ Union (Mayor for Ndop council’s village of origin) and Bamali students’ Union (MP’s village of origin). At the end of the Match, the Bamessing Students’ Union defeated their Bamali Counterparts by 2-1. However, the MP revealed that there is no winner and no loser for it is the message of peace and unity that the youths will take back home that is important. “There is no winner and no loser, all the teams will be given participation bonuses for accepting to participate in the competition. What is important is the message that I have for you my brothers and sisters, the message of Love, Peace and Unity” Hon. Njingum cried. The occasion in Ndop brought together, Senator Dingha Ignatius, Dr. Ngwana Sama Bernard, The Divisional Officer for Ndop Central et al.

CLIFORD CARULS, CAPTAIN OF THE NSEI BOYS FROM BAMESSING RECEIVING THE ACCOLADE FOR THE BEST TEAM IN THE COMPETITION UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYES OF THE STATE COUNSEL, MAYOR, D.O, SENATOR AND OTHERS

Drawing inspiration from the book of Isaiah 35:4-7 and James 2:1-5, the man of God said Jesus speaks not only to the Pharisees and scribes, but to his disciples, warning them against those evils that can pollute the human heart and destroy social relationships. This, he challenged Christians to renewal, by examining those traditional ways of acting and thinking that reflect “mere human precepts” instead of God’s will, and summoned all to look into their hearts, making perhaps a list of those destructive attitudes that can infect even the hearts of those closest to Jesus.

REV. FR. EUCHARIUS NDZEFEMITI

The Holy Mass was attended by thousands of Baba I Sons and Daughters, friends, former classmates et al who came in honour of the first Rev. Fr. of Baba I origin. During the First Holy Mass, one of the guests Hon. Njingum Musa, revealed that he came in honour of an invitation that was extended to him and took the opportunity to offer a thanksgiving and received tremendous blessings in return. He called on all peace lovers to join him fill his basket giving praises to the Lord God Almighty. In response, the congregation reacted and everyone was on his/her feet showcasing their love for peace and unity as necessary prerequisite for meaning progress.

The honorable member of Parliament for Ngoketunjia North Constituency took Balikumbat by storm this Saturday 05, September 2015 as he officially presided over the finals of a Peace and Unity Cup Competition. The competition brought together all the Five(5) villages that make up Balikumbat Sub Division. Being a member of Parliament for Ngoketunjia North Constituency covering Babessi and Ndop central, one would have expected the Law Maker to limit his activities in Babessi Sub Division and Ndop Central Sub Division. Contrary, he believes that Ngoketunjia is one and indivisible, reason why to him he prefers looking at himself and his brother Honorable Banmi Emmanuel (member of Parliament for Ngoketunjia South) as members of Parliament for Ngoketunjia Division.

THERE WAS PLENTY OF FANFARE DURING THE FINALS OF HON. NJINGUM’S CUP IN BALIKUMBAT

HON. NJINGUM MUSA WAS RECEIVED BY DANCE GROUPS FROM VARIOUS VILLAGES THAT MAKE UP BALIKUMBAT SUB DIVISION

HOLY DANCE FOR PEACE AND UNITY DURING THE FINALS

TRADITIONAL RULERS WERE PRESENT IN THEIR NUMBERS AND THOUGH IT IS DIFFICULT TO FIND A FON ON “HIS” FEET, THEY STOOD UP TO DANCE FOR PEACE AND UNITY

The competition was organized for females and males. Females participated in Handballs while males participated in football. The honorable gentleman began by giving the kick-off for the handball’s final before giving the kick-off for the football final. He was accompanied by his brother Hon. Banmi Emmanuel.

HON. NJINGUM MUSA, ABOUT TO GIVE THE KICK-OFF FOR THE HANDBALL FINAL

HON. BANMI EMMANUEL ABOUT TO GIVE THE KICK-OFF IN A JOINT KICK-OFF FOR THE HANDBALL FINAL

BOTH MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT WALKING OUT OF THE HANDBALL FIELD

The handball final was won by Balikubat girls 8-2 against Bamukumbit girls. In football, Balikumbat students also emerged victorious.

CROSS-SECTION OF COMPETITION FINALIST

HON. NJINGUM JUGGING AFTER GIVING KICK-OFF FOR THE FOOTBALL FINALS

CROSS-SECTION OF DIGNITARIES AT THE FINAL IN BALIKUMBAT SUB DIVISION

Speaking after the match, Hon. Banmi Emmanuel declared that Balikumbat people are one and indivisible “We are one and indivisible, let peace and unity reign supreme amongst us” to the cup donor, Hon. Njingum Musa, as youths prepare for back to school, Peace, Unity and Hard-work should be their watchword, “I have come with one message, Peace, Unity and Development. We have also come to hand over the batten of continues success amongst all youths. I want to enjoin all the youths, as you go back to school, it is only together that we can succeed”.The occasion was attended by the Divisional Officer for Balikumbat Sub Division, Ngwa Martin Manjong, Fons of villages in Balikumbat Sub Division, Divisional delegates, service heads et al.

At the end of the ceremony, prizes and trophies were handed to the beneficiaries.

CAPTAIN OF BALIKUMBAT FEMALE TEAM RECEIVING THEIR TROPHY

CAPTAIN OF BALIKUMBAT STUDENTS FOOTBALL TEAM, ABOUT TO RECEIVE OF THEIR TROPHY

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The Honorable member of parliament for Ngoketunjia North Constituency was speaking at the Babessi ceremonial ground as he officially presided over the finals of a students’ competition which he donated. The competition was organized in the three Sub Divisions of Ngoketunjia Division. The finals in Babessi was won by Babessi village while that of Balikumbat will be played Saturday 05, September 2015 and Ndop Central on Sunday 06th, September.

WE HAVE COME TO ESCORT YOU, GO BACK TO SCHOOL IN PEACE, BE UNITED AND WE SHALL PROGRESS.HON. NJINGUM MUSA

Speaking, the Mayor of Babessi Council, Mr. Chuoh Issa Buba called on children to be vigilant as they prepare to go back to school. While inviting them to move in groups, the Mayor called for all strangers to be reported to competent administrative authorities in the face of increasing insecurity. The competition was competed for by students’ union of all the four villages that make up Babessi Sub Division while the finals was between Baba I students and Babessi Students.

CAPTAIN OF THE LOSING SIDE RECEIVING THE SECOND PRICE

The competition animated holidays in Babessi Sub Division as youths and not only students were kept busy and brought together. To the youths, some of whom we accosted, they need many more sporting activities to keep them busy during summer holidays.

CROSS-SECTION OF YOUTHS WHO TURNED OUT DURING THE FINALS

Speaking to the press, the captain of the Babessi students’ team revealed that thanks to the competition, he has been able to associate with students from other villages “Thanks to this competition, I have been able to associate with students from other villages, we have fun together after our matches and we discover one another. In the past we used to have inter-quarter but since last year we have been having inter-village and now inter-village students’ competition. The money we have been given will help us prepare for back to school and the words from the member of parliament will greatly inspire us while in school. I used to only hear about him, but thanks to this competition I have been able to see him and touch him, . . . I feel proud of myself”.

DREAM COME TRUE.AFTER HEARING SO MUCH ABOUT HON. NJINGUM MUSA, A FUTURE STAR FINALLY SEES AND TOUCHES THE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT.